In the short story, Bullet in the Brain, by Tobias Wolff, a character named Anders is shot in the head. As the bullet is traveling through his head and his life fades away, his last memory is portrayed as one of his most favorite days, “This is what he remembered. Heat. A baseball field.” Instead of remembering his family or friends, he remembered a simple time where everything was once easy. As a boy, Anders was able to enjoy his life with not a worry in the world. One day in the summer, he met a boy during a baseball game. As they decided which positions to play, he became intrigued with the words that came out of the boy’s mouth, “Shortstop… Short's the best position they is". As Anders comprehended this unique word structure, he became
